Le Bris urges Sunderland momentum for play-offs

Regis Le Bris has urged his Sunderland squad to use their final two Championship outings of the season to take in an improved level of form into the play-offs.

The Black Cats have failed to win a game in three since a 0-0 draw with Norwich secured their place in the end of season shootout, losing to Swansea, Bristol City and Blackburn.

But manager Le Bris has promised his side will bring their A game to their final two fixtures including against Oxford United this weekend in an effort to go into the play off semi final first leg with momentum.

"With semi finals so close to this game, our players and team will be very motivated. We know that if we are not fully involved we will be punished," Le Bris told BBC Radio Newcastle.

Sunderland have been locked into fourth spot in the play-offs and will face an away leg semi-final against whoever finishes fifth in the table.

But whoever they face, Le Bris insisted none of the play-off contenders will be easy opposition.

"We have to deserve the promotion and it will be tough for sure. We will have four teams in this play-offs and these teams will be motivated so there will be no gifts," he said.

"After this achievement [finishing fourth] we want more. I think everyone wants more. After this season we can have another view about this season. Now our main focus is in the play-offs and we'll try our best to be the best team as possible."